Insurance companies are in the business of claim denial and claim delay. These companies attempt to save money in the short term by rejecting claims based on weak defenses. Oftentimes the employer won’t report an accident for months to avoid paying Workers Compensation treatment and lost wage benefits. However, regardless
If you’re filing a workers’ compensation case, there are a few questions you can expect from a workers’ compensation attorney. Depending on your answers, your case may, or may not qualify for a case. In the video below, Barry highlights 4 questions to expect when you’re filing a case. These
Whether you’re trying to stay prepared in the event that a workplace injury occurs or if you’re wondering if you have a workers’ compensation case and want to know if your situation is common, there is a lot that goes into workers’ compensation. In this infographic, we highlight the top 10
Injured workers in Florida-ACT NOW DO NOT DELAY. The main reason for claim denial is failure to report the accident. An accident occurs and you go home and think about whether or not you want to tell your supervisor about the injuries and need for treatment. You delay one day.
As everyone involved in Workers’ Compensation knows last the last 18 months have been a wild ride. The Supreme Court of Florida struck down the attorney fee limitations for claimants (injured workers) so there is now a right to hire a lawyer to help if you are hurt at work.
Florida Workers’ Compensation Insurance Carriers attempt to delay and deny medical treatment and care. The goal of the carrier is to frustrate injured workers into submission-in that, you give up your claim in exchange for either a nominal amount of money or dismiss it before you receive medical care. Workplace
Workers’ Compensation Law in Florida has drastically changed in the past year and a half. Prior to the Supreme Court of Florida’s decisions in Westphal and Castellanos, the Workers’ Compensation Law in Florida gave an unfair competitive advantage to companies across the state. Many injured workers gave up their right
We all know the general rules we must follow when at work. We need to make sure we are at work on time; that we get our work completed; we don’t sexually harass or fight with other employees; and we do not show up to work intoxicated. But what happens
Our long history and substantial experience in personal injury cases allows us to be particularly effective in representing clients in serious work-related claims. Workers’ compensation is a benefit that is available to nearly all employees who suffer an injury that arose out of and in the course of their employment. The attorneys
Imagine getting injured on the job. You’re in pain and embarrassed because your co-workers saw you slip and fall. It’s possible that you’d like to run home and forget the accident occurred. DO NOT LET YOUR EMOTIONS GET THE BEST OF YOU! It’s essential to report the accident as soon
